September 12, 2008

Community Calendar

Unless otherwise noted all phone numbers are in the 408 area code.

MUSIC

Sept. 13
The South Bay Guitar Society presents the Bulgarian classical guitar ensemble quartet, Triada. Performance time is 8 p.m. in the Recital Hall, Music Building, West Valley College, 14000 Vineland Ave, Saratoga. This brilliant classical guitar ensemble will present works by Atanas Radulov, Aram Katchaturian, Maurice Ravel, Bustamante and others. Tickets are $15. To order on-line, visit www.sbgs.org or call 292-0704 Parking is available in the WVC lot #7, for $2.

ART

Sept. 2 – Nov. 2
Charged Sites: Radka Donnell’s Art Quilts at the San Jose Museum of Quilts: This exhibit examines Donnell’s 40-year career in this first ever west coast retrospective. Bold and abstract, Donnell freely uses wildly printed fabric designs and unusual shapes to create original, improvisational works that break from the norm of traditional quilting. Admission is &6.50 general, $5 seniors/students w/ ID, free to members and children under 13. Location is 520 South First Street, San Jose. For more information, call 971-0323 or visit www.sjquiltmuseum.org. Charged Sites is co-presented by Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

Sept. 13
California Sports Center celebrates National Gymnastics Day: Six California Sports Center locations will host the Tyson Fitness Challenge, a joint initiative by USA Gymnastics and Tyson Foods and created under the guidance of fitness and nutrition experts. The Challenge has two goals: helping youth get more physically fit and helping kids who are fighting illnesses by raising money for Children’s Miracle Network. Beginning at 2 p.m., Parents bring preschool children ages 1 to 5 for 45 minutes of fun, supported by CSC staff. School-age girls and boys ages 6 - 16 can sign-up for a “Learn to Flip” Workshop, and receive instruction from high-level coaches. Activities are free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. At 2:45 pm, each facility will feature a gymnastics demonstration by members of CSC’s competitive gymnastics teams. At 3:00 pm CSC members and athletes of will run a Tyson Fitness Challenge. Similar to a walk-a-thon, but featuring gymnastics and fitness skills, kids between the ages of 3 and 18 will challenge themselves to complete as many repetitions as possible of their chosen fitness skill. For participating CSC locations, call Christopher Brown at 280-5437.

Sept. 19
“Falling into Autumn” children’s workshop: Autumn officially begins on Sept. 22 so fall into the season with us from 3:30 – 5 p.m. as we learn why leaves change colors and the reason for the seasons. Join Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens and make a leafy craft to take home, while discovering the science behind the beautiful colors of fall. Location is the Visitor & Education Center, 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose. Pre-registration is required and parents need not be present during the workshop. Class is designed for kids aged 5 – 10 years. Register at www.grpg.org or call 298-7657. Cost is $10/members or $15/non-members.

Sept. 19-21
Holy Family Parish Festival - Come celebrate the fun with the whole family. Enjoy Carnival Rides, Continuous Entertainment, Games, International Food, Beer, Wine, Silent Auction, Bingo, Cherry Bells and Raffles. Featured entertainment includes The Crocodiles Band from 7-10 p.m. on 9/19 and Sage, from 7-10 p.m. on 9/20. Event location is 4848 Pearl Avenue, behind Oakridge Mall. Admission is free. For more information, holyfamilysanjose.org  or call 265-4040.

Sept. 27-28
Santa Teresa Catholic Church announces its Third Annual Parish Festival and Craft Fair: Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on 9/27 and from 11a.m. to 5p.m. on 9/28.  Event location is 794 Calero Avenue just off Cahalan Avenue and Blossom Hill Road in San Jose.  This year’s festival promises to be fun for the whole family with a Kidfest Area, Craft Fair, Silent Auction, Special Events Stage, Live Music plus games and food!  For more information call (831) 402-4227.

VOLUNTEERS

Sept. 13
Want to do something different this summer to help your community and get a free ice cream as a reward? The Heritage Rose Garden needs volunteers to snip all the dead roses in order to promote more bloom. Join us from 5:30 – 7 pm, with a sweet payoff at the end. No experience necessary. Bring your own clippers, or borrow one from the staff.  It will be an enjoyable and rewarding way to spend a summer evening. The San Jose Heritage Rose Garden is located on Taylor Street, at Spring Street, just east of Coleman Avenue.  For more information, and/or to sign up, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Lucy Perez, at 298-7657 or email lperez@grpg.org

CLASSES

Ongoing
Take a Ceramics Class this Fall! Enjoy something different by taking a hand-building clay class in a relaxing garden setting. The classes are very small in size so you can focus on growing as an individual with lots of personal attention from the instructor.  Fall program will be on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m., and Wednesday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m.. The fee includes instruction, clay, glazes, use of tools, and all kiln firings. For more information or to receive registration materials, call (408) 679-0238.

MISCELLANEOUS

Sept. 6 – Oct. 12
Northern California Renaissance Faire returns to Case de Fruta: This one of a kind event is hosted by Play Faire Productions will introduce visitors to the romantic and exciting world of 1490 and 1630. This living history festival includes everything from live comedy and improv to dramatic performances, traditional Elizabethan fare and English ales and a host of pretty maidens, strolling minstrels, gallant knights and swashbucklers galore. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Sat. & Sun. at Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister. Tickets are $25 at the gate for general admission, children 5 – 12 are $10 and under 5 are free. For more information, visit www.norcalrenfaire.com or call 847- FAIR.Tickets are now available online.

Sept. 20
AAUW San Jose Hosts Fall Event – “You Make A Difference”: Members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) San Jose Branch will showcase the organization’s mission and activities at the annual Fall Event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, corner of Leigh and Hamilton Avenues.  Free and open to the public, Fall Event is the community’s best opportunity to learn about AAUW while enjoying a brunch, displays of branch projects, and a program.  Contact Jackie Chase at 264-7914 or Dodie Morin 265-7920 for information. Membership in AAUW is open to graduates holding an associate, baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university and to current college students. For more information telephone AAUW at 294-2430.

Sept. 27 - 28
Holistic Arts Faire: The Divine Science Community Center, 1540 Hicks Road will again host the 8th Annual event, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Fair is a great opportunity to discover today’s leading trends in the visionary arts, holistic health, human potential, spiritual and psychic awareness, and future alternatives. Those attending can receive readings, healings and guidance on the path to health and wholeness. Admission is free to all exhibits and events, and parking is free behind the center. Event highlights will include the Crystal Bowl Equinox Meditation (Saturday), and on Sunday a Chi Gong workshop, Vision Quest Drumming Circle with Crowman, a Dowsing class, and more. Over 50 exhibitors will offer products and services covering the full range of today’s holistic alternatives. Visit our web site at http://www.sfo.com/ ~eameece/haf.htm for the latest updates, or call 448-6726

Ongoing
Southside Boutique - Beautiful handmade items for sale, lovingly crafted by talented local artists.  Open 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday thru Friday, located at the Southside Community Center, 5585 Cottle Road between Poughkeepsie Road and Blossom Hill Road.  For more information, call 629-3336 or visit www.southsideseniorcenter.com 

Sept. 26 - 27
40th Reunion for the Willow Glen High School Class of ‘68: The fun starts on 9/26 with a casual, no charge, no-host, evening out with old friends from the class of ‘68 at the Los Gatos Lodge, 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd., Los Gatos. We will meet in the “WG Hospitality Suite” for a glass of wine or beverages at 6 p.m., followed by the mixer at 7:30.  The Lodge offers a dining room where you can have dinner or order appetizers in the bar. They also have live music for your later evening listening or dancing pleasure. On 9/27 alums & guests will enjoy a leisurely afternoons at “La Vigna” at the gorgeous Hecker Pass Winery, from 1 - 9:30 p.m. Dinner service at 3:30 p.m, dancing till 9:30 p.m. Hecker Pass Winery, 4605 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy. For more information visit www.willowglenclassof68.myevent.com or call John Pfahnl at 266-5289 or Ronita Seward at 831-818-4233.
Leland High School Class of 1978 is having a 30 year reunion celebration! It will be held Oct. 11, 2008 at David’s Restaurant in Santa Clara. We look forward to a great evening and hope to see you there! For more information contact: Jeanne Pfeiffer Sommer at 472-6112 or optico@earthlink.net



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